Address by President on Strike Crisis and Coal Policy
President speaks to Congress on industrial unrest and the right of workers and employers to operate. He labels rail and coal tensions as warlike actions, urges a national coal agency and stronger enforcement of railroad board decisions, and warns that lawless actions imperil public welfare. He backs temporary federal control measures and calls for prompt legislation to stabilize industry and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gton
Yan
Congress
Emat
Stern
Trans
Hardy
America
National Coal Agency
Esch-Cummins
Railroad Labor Board
Litttle
State Legion Meet to be Held at Waco
Waco Texas Aug 22 The basis representation of all local American Legion Posts in Texas to the State Convention at Waco Sept 11 12 and 13 has been announced by Headquarters as two delegates for each of the 370 posts with an extra delegate for every 25 members above 15 There will be about two thousand delegates at the convention with five thousand visitors expected for the Ladies Auxiliary and Civic Reunion Hotels have pledged themselves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Ameran Legion
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Text
An old promotional ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying and invigorating. It claims to improve appetite, color cheeks, and is suitable for children, asserting it destroys malaria and strengthens the system with quinine suspended in syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Veterans Camp Backed by City Plans and Rates
The plan includes normal rates and 50 cent cot to 3 dollar bath room accommodations. A camp with National Guard equipment may host ex-soldiers using army tents cots and blankets with an open mess offering meals at two bits. Events include fights a battle royal and wrestling contests. A large community dance barbecue and watermelon feed are planned for daily veterans in the city. Special railway rates of one and one half fare round trip are granted and certificates will be issued to Legion and Auxiliary members through local posts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
The
Legion
Auxiliary
One Hundred Men Drive Man From Town
About 100 men gathered in Commerce at 10 am and ordered a teacher-letter writer to leave town within thirty minutes. The man protested and a few blows were exchanged. He walked to the bank, drew his money, and departed on foot amid a crowd trailing to the city limits. no further word has been heard. The charge cited was writing a letter to a teacher at a local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
The Fun in Politics
A reflective line on politics noting that true fun comes from observing from a tree limb, avoiding entanglement, and not letting friends’ votes provoke unwinnable battles over unfamiliar figures. The passage critiques partisan fervor and emphasizes detached perspective.
Politics and temper in a long campaign
A Denton Record Chronicle reflection notes that political battles provoke pride and laughter, while cautioning readers not to burn bridges or overreact. The piece warns bitterness from brief campaigns lingers, and dignified behavior can collapse when nerves snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Record Chronicle
County Investigation of Herrin Massacre
Marion Illinois August 22 The special grand jury investigation of the Herrin mine massacre will begin August 28 A searching inquiry will sift every phase of the miners war to clear the name of Williamson County States Attorney Duty told the Associated Press The grand jury will probe the massacre in which 19 non union miners were killed June 22 and the riot of the previous day in which three striking union men were fatally wounded
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ill
Herrin
Williamson County
Associated Press
97 Year Old Woman Walks To Get Hair Bobbed In Flapper Style
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Co. B. Snow of Weston Vermont drove 25 miles to Bellows Falls and asked the barber for the most expert bobber in the area. She confessed she was 97 years old and had decided to wear her hair bobbed for the balance of her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Co. B. Snow
Weston
Bellows Falls
Bridge Street
Grayson Leaguers for Ferguson Rally at Sherman
Sherman Aug. 20 The non partisan political conference formed by the Farm Labor Union four railroad brotherhoods and all other groups endorses Ferguson in a show of Grayson Leaguers support amid broad labor alignment and political activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Farm Labor Union
Railroad Brotherhoods
Union Labor Endorses Ferguson for Senate in Sherman
At a Sherman meeting Saturday afternoon Grayson County union labor groups endorsed James E. Ferguson for United States Senate T. W. Davidson for Lieutenant Governor and Judge Ben L. Jones for the Court of Civil Appeals Fifth District No other state candidates were discussed or endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson County
Sherman
James E. Ferguson
United States Senate
T. W. Davidson
Ben L. Jones
Court of Civil Appeals
Fifth District
Official ticket announced for August 26 election
The county Democratic Committee released the full ticket to be voted on August 26. Candidates include United States Senator Earle B. Mayfield and James E. Ferguson, Lieutenant Governor Billie Mayfield Jr. and T. W. Davidson, State Treasurer C. V. Terrell and George G. Garrett, Superintendent Ed R. Bentley and S. M. N. Marrs, Chief Justice Ben L. Jones and W. M. Taylor, and County Judge R. M. Carter and Dayton B. Steed from Grayson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Col
Billie Mayfield Jr
Harris Co
T. W. Davidson
Harrison Co
C. V. Terrell
Wise County
George G. Garrett
Dallas County
Ed R. Bentley
Hidalgo County
S. M. N. Marrs
Travis County
Court of Civil Appeals
Ben L. Jones
Grayson County
W. M. Taylor
Brick Fell From Building Hits Man In South Dallas
Sol Robinson, 28, living on Oakland avenue in South Dallas, was struck on the head by a brick that fell 26 feet from a building under construction. He was rendered semi conscious. doctor reports pending on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Robinson
Oakland Avenue
Dallas
H. G. Jansen
Robin
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Laxative for Constipation
A Syruphonic laxative labeled for habitual constipation promises relief within 14 to 21 days. It claims to stimulate and regulate bowel action, with a pleasant taste and a 60 cent price per bottle.
Son's skull not fractured after hospital treatment
A report states the son's skull was not fractured and the individual, described as a negro, was able to return home following treatment at a hospital.
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Son
State aid program details for rural districts
State aid applications have been received by G W Acton county superintendent. Any district not previously aided may receive aid for one year if used to pay teachers salaries. Aid cannot cover other expenses but may reduce local taxes. Districts receiving aid must install window shades, provide pure water, and keep houses and grounds sanitary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Acton
Acton
Districts urged to apply for aid to Mr Acton
Any district needing aid should submit an application to Mr Acton at Sherman in the next few days.
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Grayson
Ferguson
Bow-Wright Drug CO
Whitewright
Chase & Sanborn
Seal Brand
Dining Car
Silver Moon
Maxwell House
White Swan
Mangrum Brothers
Lite
Planters National Bank
the Planters National Bank
St. Louis
Hudson, Davis & Co
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